Thanksgiving & Harvest Celebration Nov 2025

Event Report: دسوری سائے کلیسیائی شکر گزاری
(Thanksgiving & Harvest Celebration)

Report Date: November 28, 2025
Organized by: Nasri Glorious Pentecostal Church Ministry & Glorious Hands Network

1. Event Summary

2. Introduction & Cultural Significance

On Thursday, 27th November 2025, Nasri Glorious Pentecostal Church Ministry, in collaboration with Glorious Hands Network, gathered for a deeply meaningful دسوری سائے کلیسیائی شکر گزاری (Thanksgiving & Harvest Celebration). This traditional harvest festival holds great cultural and spiritual significance for the Christian community in Pakistan, particularly in rural and peri-urban congregations, as it is a time to bring the “first fruits” of the harvest—whether agricultural produce or the “harvest” of one’s labor—to honor God.

The event was graciously hosted by the founding family of the organization: Mr. & Mrs. Eric Khursheed Bhatti, with their son, Pastor Alvin Khursheed, co-hosting and welcoming the gathering.

3. Event Proceedings

The celebration commenced with a warm atmosphere of worship and gratitude.

• Welcome & Hosting: Mr. & Mrs. Eric Khursheed Bhatti opened their home and the church facilities to the congregation, embodying the spirit of hospitality and generosity that defines the harvest season. In his welcome address, Founder Eric Khursheed Bhatti reflected on the goodness of God throughout the year and the importance of returning thanks as a family of faith. He connected the act of thanksgiving to the ongoing welfare work of Glorious Hands Network, noting that every blessing received is an opportunity to bless others.

• Co-Hosting & Fellowship: Pastor Alvin Khursheed (Vice Chairman) assisted in coordinating the fellowship and ensuring that all guests, including elders, women, and children from the congregation and wider community, felt welcomed and included in the celebration.

• The Word (Guest Speaker): The spiritual highlight of the evening was the message delivered by the esteemed guest speaker, Rev. Victor Sardar. Rev. Sardar brought a powerful word centered on the biblical foundations of thanksgiving—drawing from passages that speak of offering gratitude not just in times of plenty, but as a continual posture of the heart. He encouraged the congregation to see their offerings and thanksgiving as a seed for God’s continued provision and as a testimony to the surrounding community.

• Celebration & Offerings: Following the message, families and individuals presented their thanksgiving offerings—symbolic of the “first fruits”—at the altar. This was accompanied by songs of praise and a time of corporate prayer, blessing the offerings and dedicating the year ahead to the Lord.

• Fellowship Meal: The event concluded with a shared fellowship meal, where attendees broke bread together, strengthening the bonds of community and family within the church and network.

4. Key Outcomes & Impact

The Thanksgiving Celebration successfully achieved its spiritual and communal goals:

1. Spiritual Renewal: The focus on gratitude and the Word, delivered powerfully by Rev. Victor Sardar, re-centered the congregation’s focus on God’s faithfulness as they approached the end of the year.

2. Strengthened Family & Community Bonds: The presence of the entire Bhatti family—Mr. & Mrs. Eric Khursheed Bhatti and Pastor Alvin Khursheed—leading together set a powerful example of multi-generational service and unity within the ministry.

3. Generosity & Provision: The thanksgiving offerings collected will directly support the ongoing welfare and outreach programs of Glorious Hands Network, ensuring that the harvest blessed by God is used to bless the underprivileged communities they serve (as outlined in their mission: food, education, healthcare, etc.).

4. Cultural Preservation: The celebration honored the traditional دسوری (Harvest) customs of the local Christian community, affirming their cultural identity within the context of biblical worship.

5. Attendance & Participation

The gathering saw a full house at Nasri Glorious Pentecostal Church, with attendees including:

• Regular church members and their families.

• Leaders and volunteers from Glorious Hands Network’s various welfare projects.

• Widows and children supported by the organization, who were special guests at the feast.

• Pastors and friends from neighboring congregations.

6. Conclusion & Acknowledgments

The دسوری سائے کلیسیائی شکر گزاری was a resounding success—a day marked by joyful worship, heartfelt gratitude, and deep fellowship. It served as a powerful reminder that all provision comes from God and that thanksgiving is a vital expression of faith.

We extend our profound gratitude to:

• The Host Family: Mr. & Mrs. Eric Khursheed Bhatti, for their unwavering generosity and leadership.

• Pastor Alvin Khursheed, for his dedication to the ministry and the next generation of leadership.

• Guest Speaker Rev. Victor Sardar, for ministering the Word with power and clarity.

• All Attendees and Volunteers who contributed to the food, setup, and joyful atmosphere.

• Nasri Glorious Pentecostal Church Ministry & Glorious Hands Network, for their continued partnership in the Gospel.

May the spirit of thanksgiving cultivated on this day continue to bear fruit in the lives of all who gathered, and may the offerings presented multiply to serve the least of these in Karachi and beyond.